Where is there such an one who has not a thousand times…
“Where is there such an one who has not a thousand times been struck with a sort of infidel idea, that whatever other worlds God may be Lord of, he is not the Lord of this; for else this world would seem to give the lie to Him; so utterly repugnant seem its ways to the instinctively known ways of Heaven.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Questioning divine authority, the passage suggests that if God were not the ruler of this world, its contradictions would expose His absence.
In simple terms: Doubt in divine rule reveals worldly contradictions.
Key Takeaway
Examine how worldly flaws challenge beliefs.
Themes
theology
philosophy
skepticism
Mood
contemplative
serious
Type
philosophical
critical
When to use this quote
- religious debate
- ethical dilemmas
- personal belief crises
Key Concepts
divine sovereignty
worldly paradoxes
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you reconcile worldly injustice with belief?
- What does this passage say about divine omnipotence?
A Different Perspective
Faith may persist despite contradictions.